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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107, 160.44 and 66.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107, 160.44 and 66.40 is: 99.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107 : 160.44 = 66.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107/160.44 = 66.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107x = 160.44 × 66.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107x = 10,653.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,653.22/107
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.56

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